About Valley First Challenge Penticton

Valley First Challenge Penticton is the oldest long-distance triathlon in North America. The 2015 race will be 33rd running of the event. Tens of thousands of athletes have crossed the finish line since 1983. The week-long family festival culminates in the running of a triathlon featuring a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike and 42.2 km marathon run, and also features a Challenge Half distance triathlon, and relays over both distances. The course through the South Okanagan is challenging due to hill climbs, strong winds and high heat. The event attracts more than one thousand participants and thousands of spectators, and has a year-round effect on the local economy as athletes visit the region to train in the weeks and months leading up to the race. Valley First Challenge Penticton is part of the Challenge Family series of events, which is known for providing superior athlete experiences and memorable events.